2018 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider “Transforming coupes into convertibles doesn't always bode well for the design, but in the case of the mid-engine 4C, the open-top version remains just as scrumptious to behold as the coupe.” — Car and Driver See More Reviews

2018 Aston Martin Vanquish “Carbon-fiber body panels replace aluminum, and Aston Martin boasts exhaustive effort at weight control, but also more cabin and cargo volume in a car 6.4 inches wider and a half-inch taller than the one it replaces (wheelbase is identical, and overall length is a tenth of an inch shorter). ” — Car and Driver See More Reviews

2018 Audi R8 “This, in essence, is what makes the new R8 truly great. Audi's given us more and better everything and taken virtually nothing in return. It's hard to ask for more than that.” — Motor Trend See More Reviews

2018 Audi RS 7 “Such luxuries have their appeal, but what makes the RS7 truly desirable is that it is one of the greatest performance sedans (well, hatchbacks) of all time...” — Car and Driver See More Reviews

2018 Audi S5 “The engines, both of them nice pieces that rarely inspire complaint, are nevertheless different in character. The smaller engine somehow makes the car seem smaller than did the V-8, less like a muscle car and more, well, German.” — Car and Driver See More Reviews

2018 Audi S6 “The V10 has a guttural growl, braking is stellar, handling is reasonably grippy and well-balanced, and while its power is less prodigious, AWD allows the S6 driver to exploit it in all seasons.” — Edmunds.com See More Reviews

2018 Audi TT RS “A great engine is nothing unless it's hooked up to a great transmission, and the TT RS comes equipped with a slick 6-speed manual that's as easy to operate as an automatic, with a light, responsive clutch and short shift throws.” — Forbes See More Reviews

2018 BMW 7-Series “Answering a question nearly everyone has asked, the BMW M760i is, at long last, the application of M Division wizardry to Bayerische Motoren Werke's largest sedan platform. ” — Automobile See More Reviews

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2018 BMW M2 “The M2's turbocharged 3.0-liter has eyeball-flattening thrust from about 2000 rpm to the 7000-rpm redline.” — Car and Driver See More Reviews

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2018 BMW M3 “This power is fed through a standard-fit six-speed manual gearbox with an auto throttle-blipping function, though you can spec the seven-speed double clutch (DCT) transmission featuring something BMW officially calls (and we're really, really not making this up)... the Smokey Burnout function. Yes folks, the new M3 and M4 are hooligans.” — TopGear See More Reviews

2018 BMW M4 “While the weighting changes, the numbness never does, but the steering is so immediate and so precise that it feels unfair to complain about a lack of feel. There are few better steering racks overall on the market. ” — Car and Driver See More Reviews

2018 Chevrolet Corvette “The Corvette accelerates like a rocket (duh), has razor-sharp steering, zero body roll, and looks damned fine. That's not the best part about it, though. I'd argue the best part is how easy it is to milk all the performance. ” — AutoWeek See More Reviews

2018 Dodge Challenger “Unlike the original Challenger, which had a shapely "fuselage" body that wrapped under at the rocker panels, the new car is slightly more slab-sided. But that's a good thing because it makes this muscular car, with its 20-in. wheels and tires, look as if it is firmly planted to the tarmac. ” — Road & Track See More Reviews

2018 Ferrari California “We actually prefer the California's simpler grille, as well as its hot-looking hood vents and the way the body sits athletically on its wheels” — Car and Driver See More Reviews

2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT “In fact, you have handling that's capable of rivaling the current 991 Porsche 911. And with the AMG GT's hydraulic steering, the feel and finesse gets a nod in the Mercedes' favor.” — The Car Connection See More Reviews

2018 Nissan 370Z “The 370Z is also notable for more than just its dynamic talents. Surprisingly, the interior is luxurious and the ride is comfortable, so long road trips are possible.” — Edmunds.com See More Reviews

2018 Porsche 911 “Gone are the previous naturally aspirated 3.4-liter and 3.8-liter 911 powerplants. The engines in both new Carreras displace 3.0 liters and feature two fixed-vane turbos; the S enjoys slighter larger compressors and a whiff more boost. ” — Automobile See More Reviews

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